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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 289.80 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 289.80 and 121.02 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 289.80 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/289.80 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 289.80 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 35,071.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071.60/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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